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husband. Customs similar to this one
prevail in various countries of the East,
and the ring is made to play a very i'm
portant part in the woman's life.
The sign language of the ring is va
RED and quaint. For instance, we are
told that ring on the foretinger indi-
Gates naughty bold and overbearing
spirit; on the long finger, prudence, dig
nifty and discretion; on the marriage fin
ger, love and affection on the little finger
a masterful spirit.
One would not think that rings were
once worn on the thumb, but such was
one of the customs that prevailed from
the fourteenth to the seventeenth cen
fury. We are quite familiar with Fal-
statf's eXtYavagant boast that, when
young, he was slim enough to ''creep
into any alderman's thumb ring" But
thumb rings never came into general use
among the ladies. They preferred to
keep the ring on the tapering fingers,
where it could be worn with more ease
and to better advantage.
Wedding rings in all ages have been re-
garded sacred. When Mary Of Modena,
one of the beautiful and unfortunate hero
ines of history, was forced to dispose Of
her jewels, she kept as most precious to
her her wedding ring. Dr.. Samuel john
son kept his wife's ringas sacred treas
ure, and the keepsake valued most by
Victoria is known to be the ring placed
on her finger by Albert on their wedding
day There is story told of a Russian
prince who, on being searched previous
to lifelong exile in Siberia, begged to
be allowed to retain a plain gold ring
which kept alive the memory of happy
marriage. And the story goes, | am e lad
to say, that he went to the mines with
the treasure next his heart.
Posy rings came into vogue with the
sixteenth century. These were motto
rings, and they form one of the most in
teresting chapters Of ring lore. 1t is
said that the famous ring which Essex
St. Landry democrat., 1887-09-03

HE origin of the circlet
that adorns my lady's
hand is obscure, though
very ancient. There is
a tradition which as
signs the invention of
the ring to Tubal Cain,
and the old Latin au-
thor who gives circula-
ton to the story, in
speaking of the we'd
ding cirClet, saws The
St. Landry democrat., 1887-09-03
PEOPLE DON'T THINK,

As a rule, of the possibilities, and
therefore when the emergency comes
they are lily prepared for it. Those,
however, who go to the compare
lively trihing expense Of quarter
of dollar and keep bottle of the
WORTHINGTON remedy in the house
St. Landry democrat., 1887-09-03
THE FAMILY KITCHEN.
SeaSonable Bills of Fare and Receipts for
the Dishes Composing Them.

1
Seasonable Bills of Fare and Receipts for
the Dishes Composing Them.
Ely MARION HARLAND.
[toDyr1goted. ISL
BREAKFAST.
Barley POExiige.
Imitation SOleS.
Brown Gems.
HuCklebcrrv breakfast Cake.
Fruit.
Tea. Coffee
BARLEY PoRRIDGE.->pak a cup of pearl
barley six hours, putting 4 tiny bit of S,jl
III the water Drain and rinse. Put over
the fire i'll a quart OF lUkeWarm water and
cook tender. Drain again; add halt a cup
Of milk and handful of dried currant,
Stew slowly half an hour and pour into cups
10 form. Next morning turn these out and
eat with cream and sugar.
IMITATION SoLEs-Clean and wash pair
Of foun'ers and strip Oft the dark skin.
Lay each fiat N a dish and make a long cash
with a sharp knife just above the backbone.
Through this extract the bone, cut each fish
into quarters. dip these in beaten egg, then
III cracker crumbs and fry in hot lard. Drain
off every drop of fat from each piece and
You can, if you like, cut the boned fish into
oblong STRIPS, skewer them into rolls then
dipin egg and cracker and fry. Cooked in
either of the forms indicated they bear d
marvellous resemblance to English soles
Brown GEMs.-Three cups Of Graham
flour and one of white (preparedD; a pint Of
milk, mixed with one Of boiling water. four
c@gs, one tablespoonful of brown sugar, hat
teaspoonful Of salt. one tablespoonful of
melted butter. Sift both kinds Of flour wiz.
the salt twice into a bowl and wet with the
milk and water; whip the eg-s light, add
sugar and butter, and beat thoroughly into
the dough bake in heated pans in brisk
oven and eat hot.
HUCKLEBERRY BREAKFAST CAKE.-One
quart of -four one pint Of sour milk, half q
cup of butter, one even cup Of sugar, three
eggs. three cups Of berries, one teaspOonfuI
Of soda sifted with half a teaspoonful of salt
twice through the flour. Rub butter and
sugar to a cream beat in the eggs, the milk,
the flour, then the berries, which should he
first picked over, washed, dried and roiiet
i'll the flour until we'll covered Stir III
quickly and lightly, and bake in tw" broad
pans. Cut into squares with sharp knife and
eat warm.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-09-03
NO ONE CAN TELL

What may come now that Summer
is upon us in dead earnest. A late
Spring gave the warning and the
heat may be intense.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-09-03
The New Orleans Medical

The New Orleans Medical
Formal points out the danger
to the country at large Should
the plague reach the Isthmus
and Mexico it would soon be
in New Orleans and in little
while would sweep over the
Mississippi Valley and hurry
on to the North. The disease
has its regular rounds to make,
although it does not always
take the same route. Its period-
ical march through the world
must by some mysterious de-
cree or law be accomplished.
We see that slowly and with
much lettering by the way it is
still progressing, and that it will
90 over the whole course ap-
pears hardly questionable.
Eminent physicians agree in in.
dorsing "WoRTHINGToN's" as a pos.
tive specific for all irregularities o.
the character which precede the
dreaded disease
St. Landry democrat., 1887-09-03

sent TO Y u e Z II
Elizabeth by the
Countess of Not
tin Q h a III but
which the wilful
woman did not
deliveruntil after
the duke death,
wa~apo>y. These
rings were com
St. Landry democrat., 1887-09-03
CAN READ THIS

From widely-known newspaper on
the grave question of the hour-the
possible spread Of the Cholera:
St. Landry democrat., 1887-09-03
THE MIsCHIENOUs MOSQUITO.

Some Observations on the Way of the
Blithesome Little Phlebotomist.
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+. BAYARD, Secretary of State.
now 1T WAS DONE.
From Washington Star

From Washington Star.
In the mountainous region of one Of the
southern congressional districts the people most
ly honest church.goers and are very severe as TO
morals. They cannot countenance anything that
looks like deceit corruptiol but they strong
partisans and get much wo ked up in their way
the local elections The district is democratic of
course but at the last congressional election it was
pretty close between tie two opposing candidates.
The men talked politics while htChing their horses
about the church door on Sunday and stood about
long while after the seTi es dis clssing the situa-
ton. The deacons and sun lay school teachers,
and the pillars of the church generally friends
ofthe gentleman ultimately elected Nto On oye1
the reputation of strictly moral and cons ieutious
man, being something of a religious eXhorter as
well as politician.
When this candidate came into the county jus
before the close of the campaign, there was gem
eral assembling of the leading deacons aud church
men TO meet him. They came quietly at night to
tie little inn where he stopped, and they were
headed by Deacon Abe" who was head and front
OF all matters Of church and sac They assembled
in the general reception ana allroun5 room, where
there was bare hoor Il few Pine chairs and stove
in the middle OF the room, Surrounded by saWdust
spitboT, They were sober and decorous about the
proceedings, and they carried among them pair OF
solelcathcr saddleoaGs The candidate, who had
Retired was aroused by the landlord and as he got
out OF bed lie found tie saddleAags on the floor of
his bedroom, where they had been conveyed by
Deacon Abe They were heavy TO lift, and there
was q metallic rattle as the candidate showed them
under the bed.
They sat together in the big room. I'd talked
over the crops and the cattle aud the repairs to the
meeting house Then they alkel of the election,
and gradually drifed around to the question closest
TO their hearts.
"Biu," tdDeacon Abe, addressing the candidate,
'y0u air an honest, conscientious man. We NIL
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Report of the Chief of the Bureau of Sta
tistics.

WASHINGTON, October 26.-The printed re-
port of Colonel w. +. Swtzer, chief of the
bureau of statistics on wool and manufactures
of wool, is now ready for distributon and is
considered by the bureau to be one of the most
valuable documents it has ever put forth. The
report shows that the number of sheep in the
United States rose from 100000 in 1910 to
81, 100000 i'll 1884, but declined to IS 100000 in
1851 This marked decline occurred mainly
in the southern and western states, notably in
Texas, and is attributed in great part, to
the decline in the price of wool since 1884.
The value of our wooden product of 1850 was
$2500O,0OO in round numbers, and of our inn
ports Sl9,000,00O, both together being about
one dollar aud Iinety-fve cents per capita of
our population.
In 1860 $39000,000 in value were produced
and Si3,000,000 imported, together being about
two dollars and siNty-one cents per capita.
In 1870 the product reached one hundred and
ten million dollars, and the importations thir-
ty-iive millions, being three dollars and seven
ty-eight cents per capita. In 1880 the product
had grown to one hundred and sixtyfour mil
lions and imports We're valued at thrty-one
millions, being three dollars and ninety-one
cents per capita. Thus, while our product of
woolens has increased since 1850 nearly seven
fold, our imports have increased about 81 per
cent, but the consumption per capita has
doubled, which the statistician says indicates
i'll a striking manner the advancement of the
wealth and comfort in the style of living among
the people OF this country.
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ELAINE AT A BANQUET.

PARIS, October pa banquet was given in
this city in celebration of the anniversary of the
dedication Of the statue Of Liberty Enlight-
ening the World" in New York harbor Mr..
McLane, United States minister, Messrs.
Blaine, Spuller, Minister of Public instruction
Lafayette and Colonel Lichtenstein, of Presi-
dent Grevy's military household, were pres
ent. The invitations were issued in the name
of Count de Lesseps, and members of the
French-American club attended. The ban
quet was a brilliant affair. Mr.. Blaine &C
cepted the seat of honor on the right of Chair
man Spuller. The latter, in pro-
posing the health of President
Cleveland, referred to the honor
done the assembly by the presence of Messfs.
McLane and Blaine, and expressed the hope
that France would walk in the footsteps of her
sister America. Mr.. McLane, who responded,
said that France had no cause to envy
America. lie paid a tribute of respect to the
talents of Mr.. Blaine and concluded by pro-
posing the health of President Crew
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AIr. srnrgeon,s Milhdrnmnl.

LONDON, October 26.--Nr. Sturgeon has
withdrawn from the Baptist union. In an
nouncing his decision to withdraw, and reply
ing 10 his critics, he says
To pursue union at the expense Of truth. is trea-
son e. Jesus 10 iamper with Ills doctrine is to be-
como traitors 10 Him. We have hci1gouS the wretch
ca spectacle OF p'1c>scily orthodox Christians pub
hcly moving union with those who deny the faith
ANA cnll Che fall OF man ~ fable and deny the Ter
s1ualty OF The Holy Ghost
Replying 70 the question why he does not
start new denomination, lie says that is a
question for which lie has no Using; that there
are enough denominations already. ana that II
another were formed, the thieves and robbers
who have entered other gardens, walled around,
would euter IL also. So nothing would bc
gained.
Baptists generally regret Mr.. Spurgcons de.
cis.oa, and are urging him to reconsider it.
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PRAISE We THE LORD"

WASHINGTON, October 25.--The following
proclamation was issued late this afternoon:
A proclamation BY the president of the United
followed the American people during all the days
ana humble acknowledgment. By His omnipotent
power he has protected lis from and pestence
and from every national calamity BY His gracious
ayor the earth has yielded generous return to the
labor Of the husbandman, and every path of honest
toll has led TO comfort and contentment. BY His
loving kindness the hearts of our people have been
replenished with fraternal sentiment and patriotic
eudeaVor, and by His unerring guidance we have
been directed in the way Of national prosperity
To the end that We may, with one accord, testify
land, president of the United States, do hereby
designate and set apart Thursday, the oath day of
November next, rs a day Of thGnksgiY ing and
prayer TO be Observed ty all the people of the land
On that day let all secular wo k and employment be
stSptnded ana let our people assemble IN their &C
custHncd places of worship and with PRAYER and
songz OF praise give thanks to our Heavenly Father
for all that lie has done for us, while we humbly
mPlOre forgiveness of our sins and continuance of
His mercy. Let families and kindred be reunited
with kindly cheer and alectionate Temin-
isceDce, be turned in thankulness to the
source of all their pleasures and the
Giyer ofall that makes the day glad and joyous.
And in the midst OF worship and our happiness,
let us remember the poor, needy and unfortunate,
and by our gifts of charity and ready benevolence,
let Us increase the number of those, who, with
grateful hearts, shallGoin in our THANKSGIVING.
In witness whereof, have set my hand and caus-
ed the seal OF the United States to be hereunto af
day ofOctober in the year of our Lord, 1857 and OF
the independence Of the United States the ll2th.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
BY the president.
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ton. War with France would be as deplorable
III case Of victory as it would be in defeat
While working for our own good, we work also
for the benefit and peace If al nations. In these
efforts We are not alone. That man OF genius Bis
marck has also lahored for peace. We will work
with him. When LETT him recently be said to me-
1--WE have rendered a service TO Europe. We wish
peace with honor"
Referring to Italy's African policy, Signor
Crispi insisted that the blood of Italian sol
diers slain by the Abyssinians must be avenged,
and that when necessary positions were re-
taken Italy would he prepared to negotiate
with Abyssinia and to open all her markets to
that country.
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THE CHICAGO MARKET.
Features of the Speculative Movement il
Grain and Produce.

Features of the Speculative Movement in
Grain and Produce.
Special to The Constitution.
CHICAGO October 29-There was less activity at
the opening on change today than for few days
past, and the general tendency for grain and pro-
visions was downward. About the only feature in
the wheat pit was the promiscuous unloading early
in the day and purchasing by several operators
December, which opened at 1890, under this inhu
enee eased Off to 7316C97314-the closing figure Re-
ceipts at II primary points aggregated 1871 600 bush
els and shipments sol, 500 bushels.
Corn was fairly active at times, with the feeling
weaker. The market opened at Yesterdays closing
prices declined with slight changes 14GD}%c neaTlfu
lures showing greater weakness, changed some and
closed &c lower for near futures and &c lower for
May than yesterdays closing prices. The weakness
was due mainly to free ofieringsby one or two prom
inent operators which, with an absence of outside
buying ORDERS the market ruled weak. There was
considerable changing of near futures into May.
The shipping demand was less urgent, and prices
for cash were 1&@.}sc lower. May elosedIat 451sc
Oats were steady, and fair business was trans
acted. Prices changed but slightly from yesterdays
range.
Provisions opened strong in sympathy with the
hog market, and Yesterdays prices were Temporal
riy sustained. Later speculative offerings were
considerably enlarged, and weaker feeling was
developed, accompanied with decline in prices, es-
pteally for deferred deliveries. The prospects of
larger receipts of hogs next week. weaker corn mar
ket ard free selling packers the leading causes
contributing TO tie weakness. The demand was
only moderate and chiefly from shorts. Receipts
We're light and shipments quite liberal January
lnesa pork opened at S26215, sold at Sl265GS1 40
closing at he latter figure January lard opened at
January short ribs opened at 6S71a, sold at 6.41@
$50, closing ut 6321a.
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Richly Rewarded

Are those who read this and then act; they
will find honorable employment that will not
take them from their homes and families.
The profits are large and sure for every indus
trious person; many have made and are now
making several hundred dollars a month. 1t
is easy for any one to make So and upwards
per day, who is willing to work Either sex,
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required; you reader, can do it as well as any
one. Write to us at once for full particulars,
which we mail free Address Stinson & Co.,
Portland, Maine.
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NEW YORK STOCKS.
Stocks as Reported at the New York Stock
Exchange.

Exchange.
NEW YORK. October 29-The stock market today
was quiet to dull and transactions were of no spe-
cial significance though the general drift of prices
was upward. Bears were cautious about increasing
their short lines and bulls display position to sup
port prices, while outside influences amounted to
nothing Fluctuations were unusually narrow, in
no case exceeding per cent and the extreme range
of Reading. the most active on the list, only e
per cent The market fuctuated the entire day in
an extremely narrow range. In the last hour a
slight reaction was followed by an advance, which
left the figures generally at about the best of the
dry. The close was dull but firm. The business
amounted to 49,, 900 shares. Almost the entire ac-
tive list is higher but the gains for insignificant
fractions only, generally from Is to q per cent.
Exchange dull but steady at 4S21a94S615 Money
easy at SGD, closing offered at 4. Subtreasury bal
ances: Coin 132,3l5,0O0 currency, s120l7, 000 Gov
ernments dull but firm; As 1864: AS 1881. State
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ALI those interested in mills of any kind are
invited see the exhibit OF the latest improved saw
mill at the Piedmont exposition. 1t is acknowl
grist mills water Wheels and mill supplies, manufac
tured by a. A. DeLoach & Bro, Atlanta, Ga They
win have several mills in operation at the expos1
ton In mean time send for circulars. Portable
corn mills have taken first premium at GeorgSia,
Alabama and South Carolina State fairs. wk 3
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An Anneal from France.

PARIS, October 29-American anarchists
having asked a number OF members Of the
chamber Of deputies to petition the governor
Of Illinois III favor Of the Chicago anarchists,
the extreme left met today and resolved to
send the following to the governor:
connection betw, en- tie two great republics Paris
deputies, advocating the abolition of political
deaths, asi. for the lives Of the seven men con-
demned 30 death at Chicago.
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LONDON, October Pin the Bow street
court today one Of the men arrested for Great
ing disturbance in Westminster abbey yes
terday was arraigned. lie gave his name as
George Badgett aged %, by occupation an
ostrich feather cleaner. The charges against
him were brawling in Westminster abbey and
assaultng the police. Canon PrOthers, whose
who had previously been noisy shouted, when
the sermon was commenced:
Surrender half your salary, you - old,
and then benefit the poor"
When the police removed him he kicked
and struggled and made an uproar
Badgett was fined five pounds.
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OVER THE OCEAN.
James G. Blaine in the Partisan
Capital.
CHA MERRIAM COMING TO AMERICA.
ENGLAND.

DUBLIN, October 24.--Two Scotch members
of parliament sent to ireland by the Scottish
liberal association to assure the people Of their
sympathy, have arrived at Mitchellstown
where they were met with an enthusiastic re-
ception.
Sir Wifred Blunt and Mr.. Roche, n poor
law guardian who were arrested at Woodford
yesterday, were taken from Loughrea Jail to
Woodford today under a strong escort. At tho
station they were met by Messrs. Rowlands
and Sheehy, members Of parliament, who led
the procession and band which followed the
prisoners TO the courthouse. Both prisoners
were remanded until tomorrow for hearing,
Sir Wlfred Blunt refused to give bail, and was
again sent to Jail.
LONDON, October 24.--The Times expressed
the hope that Sir Wilfred Blunt, who was ar
rested at Woodford, County Galway, Ireland,
yesterday, will be trealed as one of the publ
cans, or sc. o. NJ. beer men," who usually do
work for the national league.
The Daily News says in reference to the ar
rest of,Bluut:
The coudust Of the government absolutely
lawless, the meeting at Woodford having been call
ed by the English home rule association.
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good drive S150@S200; drivers Sl25@s140 fine S25O
$500 Mules-141a to 10 hands sl15@Sl25; 15 to I5%
hands S135@S160. |A
CINCINNATI, October S1-Hogs active and irns
common and light s3.50@$i.55; packing and bctch-
ers Si.oU@S4.65.
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THE COTTON MARKETS.
CONSTITUTION OFFICE.


Net receipts for days 40,3d bales, against 1895
bales last year, exports 24531 bales Last year 1858
bales stock 62S 1856 bales last year 612 sos bales
Below we give the opening and closing quotations
of cotton futures in New York today:
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Country Produce.

ATLANTA, October ST. Eggs - 1oc Butter -
Gilt edge 25@27c; choice Tennessee 2C@12llSc;
othes grades l0915c. Poultry-Hens 2 6935c; young
chickens large ls992sc. Irish Potatoes = 81 90
Sweet Potatoes !0@5oc. Honey Strained 6@sc,
in the comb TO-. Onions = s3.5o@S3.75 Cabbage
-t156Q1
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ATLANTA, October 31-Bagging IL lbs 6s$cs
~ hs 6c;sl Obs ~ ~ TBS re; lbs 79c u Id
SIC. Ties 1870.
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Closed steady; sales &c, 400 bales
Loca1-Cotton steady; middling 15-16c.

NEW YORK, october 29-The total visible sup
ply of cotton for the world is $50 947 bales ofwhich
17lSS47 bales are American against 1861 ,349 bales
and 4S60i9 bales respectively last year. Receipts
at all interior towns 1872 0S bales Receipts from plan
tations S339S7 bales Crop in sight 2068 1856 bales
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2Oc hens, 20@25c, Sweet potatoes, 6O@7oc.
Honey-strained, case; in comb, 106i4c Dried
fruitsp9 dried apples e$;sun dried reaches 6@s
North Carolina &c; Virginia, &C.
Meat--C r. sides. ~; S. G. hams, 12144@15zc
Lard-tierces, 0 c; pure leaf So, refine73ac..